Nearly 2,200 people have cast ballots as early voting continues in Effingham County.

Gail Whitehead, supervisor of elections, said she’s pleased with the turnout so far. Early voting started on Monday, Oct. 15, and continues through this week, this Saturday and all next week, through Friday, Nov. 2.

“It’s been a steady stream here and at the Marlow location,” she said.

She said some people have said they are voting early because they’re concerned that they might have to stand in lines if they wait until Election Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Whitehead said she doesn’t know if there will be lines on Election Day. Precincts will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Early voting is available at two locations: the Elections and Registration Office at 284 Ga. 119 S., Springfield; and at Old Marlow Elementary School, 4752 Ga. 17 S., Guyton. Both locations are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Both locations also will be open for voting this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Whitehead said.

The election is being conducted under new district and precinct boundary lines. Voters are encouraged to check their voter registration information to determine where they will go to vote on Election Day. All registered voters should have received new cards indicating their precinct and its address.

Registration status can be checked by going to the Secretary of State’s web page, at www.sos.ga.gov/mvp, or by calling the local elections office at 912-754-8030.